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During an in-studio appearance at Berlin, Germany's Star FM 87.9 Maximum Rock radio station, Stone Sour's Corey Taylor performed an acoustic version of the band's new single, "Song #3." The song will appear on Stone Sour's forthcoming album, 'Hydrograd,' which is set for a June 30 release via Roadrunner Records. The clip can be seen below.

While issuing a studio update for our February/March 2017 issue, Taylor explained: "People have had it wrong about Stone Sour for a long time. We're not a metal band that plays hard rock stuff—we are a rock band that plays everything. And to me, this is the first Stone Sour album that's really going to prove that point about this band."

"It's hard to explain," he continued. "It's hard rock, but not in the typical hard rock sense. It's heavy and melodic, but not in those typical senses. Anybody who likes the 'Burbank' stuff [on which the band covered classic rock and metal anthems by The Rolling Stones, Bad Brains, Alice in Chains, Iron Maiden, Slayer, and others] is going to love the originals. As eclectic as those covers were, that's kind of where we're at with the music here. But when you listen to the songs as a whole, it all just fits so well together!" The full excerpt can be seen here.

The original version of "Song #3" can be heard at this location, while the official music video for band's first single from the effort, "Fabuless," can be seen here.

'Hydrograd' was recorded by producer Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther) at Sphere Studios in North Hollywood, California.

In addition, Stone Sour will embark on a North American tour this summer. The band will kickoff the trek with an exclusive Rock on the Range launch party on May 18 at Express Live in Columbus, Ohio, concluding the tour on August 2 in Cleveland, Ohio at Blossom Music Center. The full itinerary is available at this location.

Watch and let us know what you think of the acoustic version of "Song #3!"

It was a strange series of events when Ronnie James Dio died seven years ago today. The eve before he passed away, rumors started to circulate that the legendary singer was already dead. Conflicting reports made their way around the web, with some saying he had crossed over into Heavy Metal Valhalla, while others swore that he was still alive and that they had just seen him in his hospital bed. It wasn't until the following afternoon, on May 16, 2010, that Dio's wife and manager, Wendy Dio, released an official statement that he had succumbed to his battle with stomach cancer, bringing a cold dose of reality to the skeptics and the hopeful. In that moment, the mythical and seemingly other-worldly icon suddenly became mortal for an instant as no one believed someone so magical could ever die. However, once the overwhelming number of accolades from fans, friends and fellow musicians came pouring in, it became evident that Dio was now more immortal than ever, living on forever with the iron clad legacy that he left behind.

Known for bringing his special brand of magic and incredible, powerhouse vocals to iconic bands such as Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his eponymous project, Dio, the singer was one of the rare musicians who found unparalleled success in just about everything he touched. It wasn't just his angelic voice that moved those who worshipped him, but his angelic demeanor and loving heart as well.

Like all musicians, Dio got his start somewhere else. Before Rainbow, Dio formed a band called The Electric Elves, in which he originally sang and played bass until they recruited Craig Gruber. The band shortened its name to The Elves, eventually going simply by Elf. If it weren't for Dio's vocal contributions to the band, he might have never been noticed by Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who partnered up with him to form Rainbow. The rest is history.

Today, we're remembering Ronnie James Dio by taking a look way back to the start of his career. Watch the clip of Dio performing live in Syracuse, N.Y. with Elf in 1974, which is the only known live footage of the band. Be sure to raise your horns and tell us how you keep the legacy of Dio alive!

During the May 15 episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' Metallica appeared on the show for the first time. The band performed the song "Now that We're Dead," which is taken from their latest release, 'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct.' Video footage of the performance can be seen below.

Metallica had previously made an appearance on Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' in September 2013.

Tour dates for Metallica's 'Worldwired World Tour' can be found at this location.

Watch the clip below and tell us what you think!

Lacuna Coil have shared the official music video for "You Love Me 'Cause I Hate You," which is taken from their latest album, 'Delirium.' The video, which is directed by Cosmo Alemà, can be seen below.

Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia is featured as one of Revolver's 25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock in our April/May 2017 issue. Read an excerpt from the cover story here!

Watch the video and let us know what you think!

Did you ever ask yourself, "What would Meshuggah sound like if played on shovels?" Well, wonder no more! YouTube music innovator Rob Scallon teamed up with Leo Moracchioli and Caleb Canatheviphth for a shovel cover of Meshuggah's "New Millennium Cyanide Christ."

Check out Scallon's MAY-shuggah offering below and let us know what you think!

In advance of Metallica's May 12 performance at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, P.A., drummer Lars Ulrich had fun with fans by approaching concert goers in his car and yelling from the window, "Who's playing tonight?" A video clip of fans reacting can be seen here.

In addition to Ulrich's prank, the band performed an extended all-drum version of the song "Now That We're Dead" at the show, in which every band member played percussion. The song is taken from their latest release, 'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct.' A video of the band performing the full song can be seen below. The drum breakdown can be seen at the 6:20 mark.

Metallica are on tour now! Remaining dates for their North American leg of their Worldwired tour are available here.

Watch the clip below and tell us what you think!

Sheffield, U.K.-based metalcore group While She Sleeps have dropped a crazy new music video for "Empire of Silence." Check it out below and let us know what you think in the comments!

The band released their third album, 'You Are We,' earlier this year via SharpTone Records.

You can pick up 'You Are We' now on SharpTone's webstore. For more on While She Sleeps, follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein has shared the official music video for the song "Run for Your Life," which is the first single from his forthcoming album, 'As We Die.' The record is due on June 2 via Monsterman Records. The song and video are available below.

"I did the guitars when I did the 'Abominator' record," explained Doyle. "We did two albums at once, actually. We were going to do a double album but there was so much material we just cut the motherfucker in half. We were actually done with all the recording during February of 2016, and we were just having a real problem getting the mix right. We mixed for 14 fucking months... I'm out of my mind, man. It's got to be perfect. It's your product and you have to make it perfect, 'cause it's forever. It's got to be great. When my favorite artist makes a record and I don't like it, I'm pissed, y'know? I don't want anyone to feel that way about us."

Check out "Run for Your Life" below and tell us what you think!

Miss May I have released the official music video for the song "Shadows Inside," which is the title track from their forthcoming new album. The record is due on June 2 via SharpTone Records. The video can be seen below.

Frontman Levi Benton explained:

"Not only does this song open up our new record, it also sets the tone for the record. This album is all about changes throughout life, good and bad. It's about the past that lives within everyone; their 'Shadows Inside'. The lyrics talk about how great new things can give light to your past and put you in a better place.

"We have quite a few videos and we're always trying to change things up. With this video for 'Shadows Inside' we not only wanted to recreate the cover of the record in real life, but we also wanted the performance to be abstract. We had black lights and used old lens effects from the 90's to achieve a very classic look and something totally different for us."

Watch and listen to "Shadows Inside" below and tell us what you think!

In This Moment will release their sixth studio album, 'Ritual,' on July 21 via Atlantic/Roadrunner Records. In conjunction with the album announcement, the band have shared "Oh Lord," the latest single from the album. The song can be heard below.

"It's like we're going into the next realm," commented frontwoman Maria Brink. "I had a conviction of feeling empowered in my life and with myself. I always write from a personal place, and I needed to share that sense of strength. I've never been afraid to hold back. Sometimes I can be very suggestive. However, I wanted to show our fans that this is the most powerful side of myself and it's without overt sexuality. It's that deeper serious fire inside of my heart."

"When fans hear this, I want them to feel the music, whether they take away sadness, anger, or happiness," added lead guitarist Chris Howorth. "As a kid, I remember listening to records and putting them on repeat over and over again. I'd love for the world to listen and absorb this as a piece of work."

'Ritual,' which was produced by Grammy-nominated Kevin Churko, will feature a guest appearance from Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford. The album can be pre-ordered at this location.

The band will embark on a North American summer tour along with Motionless in White. Check out the dates here.

Brink is featured as one of Revolver's 25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock in our April/May 2017 issue. Read an excerpt from the cover story here!

'Ritual' track listing:
01. Salvation
02. Oh Lord
03. Black Wedding (ft. Rob Halford)
04. In The Air Tonight
05. Joan of Arc
06. River of Fire
07. Witching Hour
08. Twin Flames
09. Half God Half Devil
10. No Me Importa
11. Roots
12. Lay Your Gun Down